Hugely anticipated video games, some of the most thrilling movies and TV shows in years, exciting strides for comics and anime, and tons of incredible new tech have defined a year full of surprise masterpieces and hidden gems.

Best PlayStation 4 Game of 2018

God of War

Votes: 74.4%

Developer(s): SIE Santa Monica Studio

Publisher(s): Sony Interactive Entertainment

Runner-up: Red Dead Redemption 2

Votes: 11.6%

Developer(s): Rockstar Studios

Publisher(s): Rockstar Games

God of War

Scroll down for our nominees or head to our Best of 2018 Awards hub to see more of IGN's top picks of the year.

Watch the video at the top of the page for a look at the best PlayStation 4 games of the year, or scroll down for our full list of nominees.